Body & Chassis Test Technician - Days - $1K Sign On Bonus-2

Amentum; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is hiring Test Technicians for the Body and Chassis Dyno lab in Dearborn, MI. This position requires individuals with automotive knowledge and experience, either professional or as a hobby. Responsibilities include conducting various durability tests, data collection, and mechanical preparation.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, mechanical and electrical knowledge, and fabrication experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a competitive salary of $20 to $30 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Proficient electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete test-related duties as assigned during daily scheduling meetings.
• Conduct test stand sample preparation, fixturing, installation and removal.
• Meet all workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Proficient electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills

Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills

Fabrication experience in a general machine shop

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s in Automotive Technology or equivalent experience

Tools

Computer analyzers

Forklifts

Hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrenches)

Job description

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motorsports community.

We are hiring Test Technicians to work at the Body and Chassis Dyno lab in Dearborn, MI.

This position requires individuals with some knowledge and experience in automotive, either on the job or as a hobby. We are looking for someone with a passion for automotive and an enthusiasm to learn automotive testing from a leader in the industry. We offer full benefits and unlimited opportunity to build your career.

Testing responsibilities involve durability simulation of subsystems and components. Tasks include mechanical preparation and instrumentation, test execution, data collection, and post‑test removal of equipment and automotive components. Work with vehicle suspension components and subsystems, open and install transducers, accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers, and other electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete test-related duties as assigned during daily scheduling meetings. Execute work independently with quality and efficiency.
• Receive parts and prepare for first run and subsequent runs according to test matrices.
• Conduct test stand sample preparation, fixturing, installation and removal, photographic documentation, test execution, data collection and review.
• Run standard tests and support test engineers for unique one-off testing in a lab environment.
• Run multiple test facilities simultaneously.
• Meet all workplace health and safety requirements and practices. Provide feedback and identify opportunities to improve workplace conditions.
• Ensure customer satisfaction is maintained and proper data quality is achieved.
• Act as a self‑starter, highly motivated, strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Opportunity for cross‑training and reassignment to other Building 4 Department sites and operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Proficient electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.
• Fabrication experience in a general machine shop (drill press, band saw, grinders, welding, mill, etc.).
• Proof‑reading and test fixture layout/build skills.

Desired

• Associate’s in Automotive Technology or a combination of 2 years’ experience and college.
• Previous experience in a testing environment, including hydraulic or pneumatic system controller experience, automotive system/sub‑system familiarization, and MTS controller familiarization.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience in vehicle system and subsystem related testing preferred.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience in vehicle or lab testing preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and PC based systems.
• Knowledge of overall vehicle systems (chassis, body, seat, suspension preferred). Engine and transmission experience a plus.

Essential Functions

Lifting: up to 50 lbs of vehicle parts such as seats, doors, and suspension parts – 35% of time.

Climbing: stairs – 15% of time.

Special clothing/equipment: safety glasses, slip‑resistant hardened‑toe shoes, gloves, long pants, and short sleeves – 100% of time.

Physical requirements: sitting 50%, standing 50%, bending 25%, stooping 25% – job requires manual labor.

Noise level: high vibration tables and test cell noise – 30% of time.

Environment: inside work – 100% of time. Extreme temperatures (hot/cold test chambers) – 30% of time. Hazardous conditions (rotating equipment, engines, hot exhaust, trip hazards) – 100% of time.

Equipment: computer analyzers – 70%; forklifts and vehicles – 15%; hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrenches, ratchets, sockets) – 40% of time.

Attendance: Monday‑Friday regular time with occasional overtime; day shift; punctuality and regular attendance critical.

Other essential functions include complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check; demonstrate professional behavior at all times with customers, management, and co‑workers; maintain proper communication in English; grooming and dress suitable for safety; and dependable personal transportation to the work site.

Compensation

$20 – $30 per hour. The compensation range is a good‑faith estimate and may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills and other factors.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a collective bargaining agreement or other employment contracts may include different provisions and benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.